English Explanatory Dictionary

horny-handed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having hands that are horny (calloused) and tough from manual labour; hardhanded.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːniˌhændɪd/ /ˈhoɹniˌhændəd/ En-us-horny-handed.oga

Word forms

horny-handed more horny-handed most horny-handed hornyhanded

Etymology

From horny (“bony or hard like an animal’s horn, calloused, rough”) + handed.

Derived words

horny-handedly horny-handedness
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